This position manages and strengthens the Geography Internship program by building connections between academic programs and the community. It also supports GIS course development and students pursuing independent studies or theses involving geospatial analysis.

This is a part time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $43,488-$54,357 per year. The weekly working hours is 24 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities:

Strengthen and manage our geospatial internship program including budget oversight for the Robert Churchill Memorial Internship Fund, developing new internship opportunities, and coordination with CCI to offer technical and logistical support for summer interns. Research and advise students on internship and post college job opportunities related to GIS/geography/environmental studies and other closely related fields.  Formally oversee independent studies and theses in geography.  This can include acting as a committee member and providing conceptual/technical advice in GIS and spatial analysis for students in other departments and programs. Enhance the Geography Department curriculum through support of labs and development of special courses (winter term,  full or half-credit courses) and workshops. This also includes managing research equipment and driving college vehicles.  Attend conferences and events to facilitate community and organizational connections, internship development opportunities and post-college student job placement.  Attend and present at conferences and trainings to share and maintain existing and emerging trends and technologies in GIS/spatial analysis.